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FCC - 84613 - Ending 9-1-1 Fee Diversion Now Strike Force - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Ending 9-1-1 Fee Diversion Now Strike Force	Agency Name	Federal Communications Commission
Fiscal Year	2021	Committee Number	84613
Original Establishment Date	4/23/2021	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	9/23/2021	Committee URL	https://www.fcc.gov/911strikeforce
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	Yes	Max Number of Members*	Unlimited
Terminated This FY	Yes	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Designated Federal Officer (DFO)
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	4/23/2021	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	John
Date Of Renewal Charter		Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date	9/23/2021	Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Evanoff
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260, Division FF, Title IX, Section 902, Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020 (Section 902).	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(202) 418-0848
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	None
Specific Establishment Authority*	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260, Division FF, Title IX, Section 902, Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020 (Section 902).	Designated Federal Officer Email*	john.evanoff@fcc.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	12/27/2020
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Ad hoc
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	National Policy Issue Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Terminate
Legislation to Terminate Required	No
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The "Ending 9-1-1 Fee Diversion Now Strike Force" (911 Strike Force) was established in accordance with the provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260, Division FF, Title IX, Section 902, Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020 (Section 902). The mission of the 911 Strike Force was to study how the Federal Government can most expeditiously end diversion of 911 fees or charges by a State or taxing jurisdiction. In carrying out the study, the 911 Strike Force was instructed to (i) determine the effectiveness of any Federal laws, including regulations, policies, and practices, or budgetary or jurisdictional constraints regarding how the Federal Government can most expeditiously end diversion by a State or taxing jurisdiction of 911 fees or charges; (ii) consider whether criminal penalties would further prevent diversion by a State or taxing jurisdiction of 911 fees or charges; and (iii) determine the impacts of diversion by a State or taxing jurisdiction of 911 fees or charges. In addition, it was anticipated that not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of Section 902 (i.e., September 23, 2021), the 911 Strike Force should publish on the website of the Commission and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the findings of the study required by Section 902(d)(3), including (i) any recommendations regarding how to most expeditiously end the diversion by a State or taxing jurisdiction of 911 fees or charges, including actions that can be taken by Federal departments and agencies and appropriate changes to law or regulations; and (ii) a description of what progress, if any, relevant Federal departments and agencies have made in implementing the recommendations under clause (i).
How is membership balanced?*	Members represented various entities with interests in 911 fees or charges imposed by states or taxing jurisdictions, efforts to mitigate 911 fee diversion, public safety and consumer advocacy, 911 program administration, Federal grant programs, and 911 technology. Members of the 911 Strike Force were appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission in consultation with appropriate Commission staff. As required by Section 902(d)(3), the 911 Strike Force was composed of such representatives of Federal departments and agencies as the Commission considered appropriate, in addition to: (i) State attorneys general; (ii) States or taxing jurisdictions found not to be engaging in diversion of 911 fees or charges; (iii) States or taxing jurisdictions trying to stop the diversion of 911 fees or charges; (iv) State 911 administrators; (v) public safety organizations; (vi) groups representing the public and consumers; and (vii) groups representing public safety answering point professionals. The membership was fairly balanced in terms of experience, points of view, and fields of knowledge relevant to the 911 Strike Force. A member of the 911 Strike Force was appointed to serve until the work of the 911 Strike Force, as required by Section 902, was concluded, but in no case longer than two years.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The 911 Strike Force met three times to effectuate its duties. The 911 Strike Force was also authorized to facilitate its work through informal subcommittees.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The 911 Strike Force was intended to provide an effective means for stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop recommendations on how the Federal Government can most expeditiously end diversion of 911 fees or charges by a State or taxing jurisdiction, and to publish on the website of the Commission and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the findings of the study, in adherence to the 911 Strike Force's statutory responsibilities.
Why close or partially close meetings?	N/A
Recommendation Remarks	N/A

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	Yes	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	Yes
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	Yes
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements		Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other		Number Of Grants Reviewed
Outcome Comment		Number Of Grants Recommended
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended
Cost Savings Comment	The committee studed and issued a report on how the Federal Government can most expeditiously end diversion of 911 fees or charges by a State or taxing jurisdiction.	Grants Review Comment
Number Of Recommendations*	8	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment		Access Agency Website
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	0.00%	Access Committee Website
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	Committee report was only recently released.	Access GSA FACA Website
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	Committee report was only recently released.	Access Other
Agency Feedback*	Not Applicable	Access Comment
Agency Feedback Comment*	Committee has finished its work and has terminated; agency feedback is not applicable.	Narrative Description*	The "Ending 9-1-1 Fee Diversion Now Strike Force" (911 Strike Force) was established in accordance with the provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260, Division FF, Title IX, Section 902, Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020 (Section 902). The mission of the 911 Strike Force was to study how the Federal Government can most expeditiously end diversion of 911 fees or charges by a State or taxing jurisdiction. In carrying out the study, the 911 Strike Force was instructed to (i) determine the effectiveness of any Federal laws, including regulations, policies, and practices, or budgetary or jurisdictional constraints regarding how the Federal Government can most expeditiously end diversion by a State or taxing jurisdiction of 911 fees or charges; (ii) consider whether criminal penalties would further prevent diversion by a State or taxing jurisdiction of 911 fees or charges; and (iii) determine the impacts of diversion by a State or taxing jurisdiction of 911 fees or charges. In addition, it was anticipated that not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of Section 902 (i.e., September 23, 2021), the 911 Strike Force should publish on the website of the Commission and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the findings of the study required by Section 902(d)(3), including (i) any recommendations regarding how to most expeditiously end the diversion by a State or taxing jurisdiction of 911 fees or charges, including actions that can be taken by Federal departments and agencies and appropriate changes to law or regulations; and (ii) a description of what progress, if any, relevant Federal departments and agencies have made in implementing the recommendations under clause (i).

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$2,100.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$140,702.00	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$0.00
4. Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$0.00	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$0.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$0.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs	$1,118.00	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$0.00
11. Total Costs	$143,920.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	11/9/2021 1:09 PM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	0.00
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	1.25	Est Cost Remarks	Under section 4 of its Charter, the 911 Strike Force shall terminate upon issuance of the study, which was anticipated to be no later than 270 days after enactment of Section 902 (i.e., September 23, 2021), but in no case will it terminate more than two years from its establishment. The 911 Strike Force issued its final report with its study and recommendations on September 23, 2021.
Cost Remarks	Due to the pandemic, all meetings were virtual. The 911 Strike Force issued its final report to Congress on September 23, 2021.

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